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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.65, 1,111.77 and 608.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.65, 1,111.77 and 608.82 is: 840.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.65 : 1,111.77 = 608.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.65/1,111.77 = 608.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.65x = 1,111.77 × 608.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.65x = 676,867.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,867.81/805.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.15

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